Mr Punchs Shop : Games : Games Accessories
| | |  | Pre-war English Inlaid Wooden Travelling Chess Board(Reference #0-3-126)
This delightful inlaid wooden hinged travelling chess board measures 7" square when fully extended. The interior is lined with maroon material, and the board is in very good condition with both the hinges and the clasp intact. The board just suffers from very minor scuffing. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| Pre-war English Inlaid Wooden Travelling Cribbage Board(Reference #3-9-91a)
Made in England in the pre-war period, this travelling wooden cribbage board is made of intricately designed inlaid wood. It folds in two by means of hinges and is secured in position with a metal hook. When extended, the board measures 10.25" long. The board is in good condition for its age, only suffering from slight chipping and age-related wear, and the fact that, on one side of the board, some of the holes have been pricked through to the inside. The board also no longer has its pegs, but is in otherwise good shape. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | 1930s/1950s English Wooden Dice Cups (2)(Reference #9-12-03g)
This selection comprises two English wooden dice cups from the 1930s and 1950s. The larger, earlier one has a diameter of 2", is machine turned, made from a single piece of wood, and one side of it has been stained a darker colour. The smaller cup has a diameter of 1.75", and is of a later date. Both cups are in good condition and would enhance any collection of similar items. (WR) US$24.00
Price: £12.00 | |
| Pre-war Pressed Steel Marble Bridge(Reference #6-1-116b)
Dating from the pre-war period and made of pressed steel, this marble bridge measures 8" long, 2" deep, and has five holes with different values etched over them. It is not marked with a country of manufacture, although the fact that the words 'marble bridge' are etched across the top probably means that it was made either in the US or the UK or at least for export to those countries. The bridge has an attractive patina of wear as it suffers from age-related scuffing and paint loss. However, it would still display very well and could even be used in a competitive marbles event. (J) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 |  | |
|  | Pre-war Games Counters in Celluloid Container(Reference #5-9-474)
This intriguing little item consists of a hinged celluloid container (4" long), with three metal games counters set into its lid, containing sixteen more identical counters. The counters measure three-quarters of an inch in diameter, and have a royal crest and IN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS 1788 impressed on one side, and GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA on the other. George III was indeed on the throne in 1788, although it is difficult to understand the allusion to the good old days. In that year, George had his first attack of insanity, sent the first British convicts to Botany Bay, and looked on while the constitution of the US - lost as a colony five years earlier - was agreed and George Washington was elected first President. Whatever its origin story, this would make an interesting addition to any collection of vintage gaming pieces. Both the container and the counters are in good condition. There are no cracks or dents to the celluloid. (J) US$36.00
Price: £18.00 | |
| 1910s Boxed Automatic Bridge Partner(Reference #9-8-19)
In a play on words, these automatic bridge partners are called draw-bridge. Patented in 1905 and made by Charles Goodall of London, these "two simple, novel and easily-worked automatic partners" permit "a game of bridge for two persons which preserves all the original features of the game for four". The varnished wood partners measure 11" x 3.5" and have the directions for use printed on the underside. They are in good condition with just minor scratching and are complete with their original box. This suffers from paper loss and scuffing and one end flap is almost detached, but the very attractive paper label is mercifully intact. (#) US$36.00
Price: £18.00 |  | |
|  | 1960s Contract Bridge Teaching Set(Reference #00-12-02e)
Made by Ariel Productions Limited of England in the 1960s, this 'Bettabridge' consists of a square plastic tray (measuring 11" square), a detachable retaining frame and 52 plastic playing cards, each mounted on a spindle so they can be turned over. According to the comprehensive instruction leaflet, this 'is a revolutionary invention devised and designed by a contract bridge player and teacher of wide experience as an aid for the beginner, a boon to the teacher, and an indispensable labour-saver to the keen bridge player of "problem" standard'. It is not tied to any particular bidding system and can be used with any system. The instructions explain how to use 'Bettabridge', how to set up a deal, how to play a deal, and illustrates sample deals and double dummy problems. The set is complete and appears to be in absolutely unplayed with condition. This is a sophisticated contract bridge set for the more discerning player! (750 WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
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